Only now, after his death, is Dr. Robert Atkins being recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of diet and nutrition. While counting carbohydrates has become an everyday practice for the adherents to a low-carb, high-fat, high-protein plan, Atkins faced a lifetime of adversity from a medical establishment that scoffed at his radical ideas, even though they proved effective. But many questions still remain about the man and his methods: Was he really overweight when he died? Did he really believe everything he wrote, or was he driven by money and fame? And what happened to the Atkins empire after his death? These questions and more are answered in this revealing, fascinating glimpse into the public and private life of a unique and brilliant doctor and promoter who revolutionized the way we think about food.
I'm an independent journalist celebrating my 30th year of life as a full-time writer in 2011. In that time, I've written about everything from high-tech and cats to food and travel.
Writing has provided me with a fascinating, adventurous life. I wake up each morning looking forward to discovering what new things I'll learn that day. After all this time, it never ceases to amaze me that I have been able to make my living by indulging my curiosity and asking total strangers really nosy questions...
My recent books include And Nothing But the Truthiness: The Rise (And Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert, and The Dogs of War: The Courage, Love, and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs.
I also blog at BehindTheKnife.com about kitchen tools, food, and the secret lives of chefs.
